Introducing the Great Lakes Lift Modular Gangway
Municipalities across the country face a growing challenge: how to provide safe, inclusive, and ADA-compliant access to waterfronts while managing tight budgets, changing site conditions, and long-term maintenance concerns. Great Lakes Lift designed its Modular Gangway System specifically to meet those needs—offering a future-ready solution for public access projects, marinas, parks, and community waterfronts.
Manufactured in Michigan and engineered with public use in mind, the Great Lakes Lift Modular Gangway combines bridge-level engineering with the flexibility of a modular system, delivering a reliable and accessible connection from shoreline to dock.
Designed for ADA Compliance and Universal Access
Accessibility isn’t an afterthought—it’s foundational to the Modular Gangway’s design. The system meets and exceeds ADA and Universal Access (UA) requirements, helping municipalities confidently serve users of all abilities.
Key accessibility features include:
- Level hinge connections between the transition plate and gangway deck, eliminating prohibited changes in elevation
- Full 60-inch clear walking width, with handrail supports located outside the walking surface
- ADA-compliant handrails with proper height, continuous graspable rails, edge protection, and compliant returns
- Load ratings engineered for public and municipal use, ensuring safety under all conditions
By prioritizing universal design principles, the Modular Gangway creates access that works for people with disabilities, families, seniors, children, and the general public—without compromise.
Adaptable, Serviceable, Cost-Effective
Water levels change. Site plans evolve. Infrastructure needs shift over time. Traditional one-piece gangways lock municipalities into fixed lengths and expensive replacements. Great Lakes Lift took a different approach.
The modular construction allows sections to be added, removed, or replaced as conditions change—extending the lifespan of the investment and keeping projects moving forward.
Municipal benefits include:
- Lower shipping and installation costs with lightweight, flat-shipping sections
- No cranes or heavy equipment required for assembly
- Fast repairs by replacing individual sections instead of the entire gangway
- Easy reconfiguration for changing shoreline conditions or future expansions
For cities and park systems, this flexibility means lower long-term maintenance costs and infrastructure that adapts instead of becoming obsolete.
A Long-Term Investment in Public Access
For municipalities, accessibility is more than a requirement—it’s a commitment to community inclusion. The Great Lakes Lift Modular Gangway delivers on that commitment by combining ADA compliance, engineering excellence, and modular adaptability into one complete solution.
Whether serving a city marina, public park, fishing pier, or recreational waterfront, this system offers peace of mind today and flexibility for tomorrow.
Great Lakes Lift Modular Gangway
Built for public use. Designed for universal access. Engineered for the future of waterfronts.
